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WILL METAL-PLASTIC LAMINATES REPLACE BODY SHEET

Plastic-cored laminates faced with steel or aluminum are weight-saving, cost-effective substitutes for automotive sheet steel. Thermal and sonic insulation characteristics of these laminates provide secondary benefits, along with possibilities of using lower-capacity forming presses. However, their lower in-plane strength, dent resistance, and joining and recycling capabilities are drawbacks which must be considered for specific applications.